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Starmer's Refusal: Cartoon Commentary on AI Agreement

Apple's latest iPhone model, the iPhone 13, boasts improved battery life and performance, as well as a new cinematic mode for video recording. The iPhone 13 Pro features a ProMotion display with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it the first iPhone to do so.

Striking the Balance: Data and Strategy

To become data-driven, organizations face challenges in leveraging data, analytics, and AI effectively. Jens, a data expert, outlines strategies to unlock the full potential of data in various industries.

Ethical Computing: Philosophical Insights into AI

MIT Professor Armando Solar-Lezama explores the age-old struggle of controlling machines in the golden age of generative AI. The Ethics of Computing course at MIT delves into the risks of modern machines and the moral responsibilities of programmers and users.

Decoding Foundation Models

Researchers are rapidly developing AI foundation models, with 149 published in 2023, double the previous year. These neural networks, like transformers and large language models, offer vast potential for diverse tasks and economic value.

Speed Showdown: Polars vs. Pandas

Speed is crucial for data processing in cloud data warehouses, impacting costs, data timeliness, and feedback loops. A speed comparison test between Polars and Pandas aims to investigate performance claims and provide transparency for potential tool switchers.

Mastering Diffusion Models: 6 Control Strategies

Diffusion Models like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E have shown impressive image generation quality. Techniques like Dreambooth and Lora allow customization with minimal effort, enabling models to learn new concepts quickly.

AI chatbots mislead on current affairs, BBC discovers

AI assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot produce misleading content when asked about news, with over half of answers having "significant issues". Microsoft's Copilot falsely reported details about a French rape victim, exposing the flaws in AI-generated responses.

AI Scammers Target Italian Business Leaders

Italian business leaders, including Armani and Prada chair, targeted in AI scam using defence minister's voice in fake calls. Prosecutors in Milan receive legal complaints from prominent figures after Guido Crosetto's voice cloned in scam calls.

Artists Unite Against AI Auction

Artists demand Christie’s cancel AI art sale, calling it "mass theft" of works created without a license. Auction features pieces by Refik Anadol and Harold Cohen, priced from $10,000 to $250,000.